Sun set to shine for family fun and racing at Curragh on Saturday and Sunday

Kildare track is good to go

Racing at the Curragh Racecourse this weekend is now a two-day meeting as this Saturday, 20th April, replaces the cancelled 6th April fixture and will feature the tote.ie Alleged Stakes (Group 3).*
_____________The Newbridge Parishes Community Raceday, a very popular and fun family day in the racing calendar takes place at The Curragh this Sunday, 21st April featuring the Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes (Listed).
Almost €600,000 has been raised for projects benefiting the local community since the race day was launched nearly 40 years ago.
This year’s race day will celebrate diversity and inclusion, embracing the different cultures within our community, with a variety of fundraising activities taking place and funds distributed directly to community-based projects in the parish.
A variety of free family entertainment will be hosted throughout the afternoon with free activities in the Moyglare Kids Zone area and performances from local stage schools including Kildare Irish Figure Dancing, KNC Performing Arts, Leinster Academy of Dance, and the Stage Academy.

Exhibition games by children from various local sports clubs including Newbridge Athletic Club, Moorefield GAA, Sarsfield GAA, Milltown GAA, Newbridge Rugby Club, Cill Dara Rugby Club, Newbridge Town FC and Newbridge United FC will also take place between races on the racetrack.

Tickets for a fund-raising raffle to support worthy projects in the Parish will be available to purchase on the race day.

Early bird tickets are available online with a 25% discount

Remember: Under 18s always go free at The Curragh when accompanied by an adult — Racing at the Curragh Racecourse this weekend is now a two-day meeting as this Saturday, 20th April, replaces the cancelled 6th April fixture and will feature the tote.ie Alleged Stakes (Group 3).* _____________The Newbridge Parishes Community Raceday, a very popular and fun family day in the racing calendar takes place at The Curragh this Sunday, 21st April featuring the Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes (Listed). Almost €600,000 has been raised for projects benefiting the local community since the race day was launched nearly 40 years ago. This year’s race day will celebrate diversity and inclusion, embracing the different cultures within our community, with a variety of fundraising activities taking place and funds distributed directly to community-based projects in the parish. A variety of free family entertainment will be hosted throughout the afternoon with free activities in the Moyglare Kids Zone area and performances from local stage schools including Kildare Irish Figure Dancing, KNC Performing Arts, Leinster Academy of Dance, and the Stage Academy. Exhibition games by children from various local sports clubs including Newbridge Athletic Club, Moorefield GAA, Sarsfield GAA, Milltown GAA, Newbridge Rugby Club, Cill Dara Rugby Club, Newbridge Town FC and Newbridge United FC will also take place between races on the racetrack. Tickets for a fund-raising raffle to support worthy projects in the Parish will be available to purchase on the race day. Early bird tickets are available online with a 25% discount Remember: Under 18s always go free at The Curragh when accompanied by an adult

TIMINGS

Gates open 12PM on both days

FREE children's entertainment from 1:30 - 4:30pm in Kids Zone

Race schedule - Saturday 20th April

1335 Nando Parrado at the Irish National Stud Maiden

1415 Download the new Tote App Handicap

1450 Hytech EQ Ultra Handicap

1525 Tote now online at tote.ie Maiden

1600 tote.ie Alleged Stakes

1635 Visit the Irish National Stud and Gardens Maiden

1705 Tote Never Beaten by SP Handicap

Race schedule - Sunday 21st April

1350 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race

1425 Keadeen Hotel EBF Maiden

1455 Treacy Group Irish EBF Maiden

1530 PG Duffy and Sons Citroen Handicap

1600 ITV Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes

1630 ITV Newbridge Silverware Sprint Handicap

1700 ITV Business Plus Handicap

Free return shuttle buses from Newbridge and Kildare Towns and train stations will be in operation throughout both days, and for every fixture during the season

Sun set to shine for family fun and racing at Curragh on Saturday and Sunday

Kildare track is good to go

Race schedule - Saturday 20th April

Race schedule - Sunday 21st April

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